Climbing the rocky and icy summit of Iliniza Sur (5.246 m / 17,211 ft) is a very challenging target for getting first high altitude experience or as preparation for the higher summits. This beautiful and technical summit is just 1,5 hours South of Quito and offers wonderful views of the surrounding volcanos during its climb. The hike to the refuge is straight forward and after that it's getting interesting: a rocky wall before you enter the icy ramp that leads you to the summit of Iliniza Sur. And why not go for the double pack, as you are going anyway, just add a day and the summit of Iliniza Norte Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!

Technically the climb is demanding and requires some previous experience, also good fitness is highly recommended.

Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climb we recommend at least one or two acclimatization climbs, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude if possible.

Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).

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- see program / itinerary

- certified bi-lingual guide (ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 2 climbers

- transportation in private vehicle from / to Quito

- accommodation at refuge with dinner and breakfast

- park entrance fees & climbing permits

- meals as specified (lunch box on day 1, snacks for the ascent)

- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear

- meals (see program)

- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, carabiners, screws, slings etc. & crampons, ice axe if necessary)

- boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list

- insurances (please make sure that you have an insurance covering risks of mountain climbing, we recommend Global Rescue)

- cost for program changes

- tips & any other expenses not explicitly mentioned

Cancellation Conditions:

- 60 or more days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be refunded, less an administrative fee equal to 10% of the total price.

- 59 - 30 days prior to departure: a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the total price shall be retained.

- 29 and less days prior to departure: the entire total price shall be forfeited.

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DAY 1:

Early start at approx. 7 am, drive to the parking area in the Natural Reserve Los Ilinizas (3970 m / 13020 ft), register at the entrance and at approx. 9 am start of the hike up to the Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (approx. 2 - 3 hours) at 4730 m / 15520 ft, where we will have a short rest. Afterwards we continue the ascent to ILINIZA NORTE (5.126  m / 16,818 ft), approx. 2-hour-tour with nice rock scrambling sections to the summit, descent via a steep alternate route down to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation. 

tech. data: ↑ 1150 m / 3770 ft | → 7,1 km / 4.4 mi & ↓ 390 m / 1280 ft | → 2,4 km / 1.5 mi

meals: - / LB / D

accommodation in Ilinizas Refuge (dorm)

DAY 2 + 3:

Today we take it easy, spend time in and around the refuge for preparing ourselves for the ascent to Iliniza Sur in the upcoming night. We spend the night at the refuge with dinner and breakfast included.
Early in the morning (approx. 3 am) we have breakfast and continue the ascent to ILINIZA SUR (5.246 m / 17,211 ft), approx. 3 to 4-hour-tour with some rock climbing sections as well as icy ramps on the way to the summit, descent back to the refuge for getting our luggage and then down to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.

tech. data day 2: hike in the surroundings & rest
tech. data day 3: ↑ 510 / 1670 ft ↓ 1270 m / 4160 ft | ↔ 8,2 km / 5.1 mi

meals day 2: B / LB / D
meals day 3: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent are included)